Open Consultation Process

Following the outcomes of the WSIS Action Line Facilitators meetings
held since 2006, and the exchange of views amongst several WSIS
stakeholders, the organizers of the WSIS Forum, ITU, UNESCO, UNCTAD
and UNDP are pleased to announce herewith the Open Consultation Process
on thematic aspects and innovations on the format of the WSIS Forum 2016.
The process aims at ensuring the participatory and inclusive spirit of
the WSIS Forum 2016, scheduled to be held from 2-6 May 2016 at the
International Telecommunication Union (ITU) in Geneva. This process
actively engages governments, civil society, the private sector and
intergovernmental organizations in the preparatory process and ensures
broad ownership and a constant evolution of this Forum.

Opening of the Open Consultations

4 November 2015

Phase II

First Physical Meeting

20 January 2016

The first physical meeting of the Open Consultation Process will be held
on 20 January 2016 at the ITU Headquarters, Geneva, Switzerland. Remote
participation facilities will be available for this meeting.

Phase III

Submissions Deadline

30 January 2016

Phase IV

Final Review Meeting

26 February 2016

The final review meeting of the Open Consultation Process will be held
on 26 February 2016 at the ITU Headquarters, Geneva, Switzerland. Remote
participation facilities will be available for this meeting.